Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
6FBAFE
RGB
111, 186, 254
HSL
209, 99%, 72%
HSB
209, 56%, 100%
CMYK
56, 27, 0, 0
LAB
73, -9, -41
LCH
73, 42, 257
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 247
XYZ
42, 46, 100
LUV
73, -33, -65
HWB
209, 44%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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